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Folic acid supplements important in pregnancy planning
02 December 2024
The Public Health Agency (PHA) is reminding all women who could become pregnant and women who are already pregnant about the importance of taking a folic acid supplement before conception and up until...
PHA breastfeeding scheme launches at Belfast City Airport
29 November 2024
Belfast City Airport has become the latest organisation to join the Public Health Agency’s (PHA) Breastfeeding Welcome Here scheme – a programme that aims to increase the number of premises which...
World AIDS Day: increased awareness and testing will reduce transmission
29 November 2024
Ahead of World AIDS Day on 1 December, the Public Health Agency (PHA) is encouraging increased public awareness, education and testing to ensure the progress made with HIV continues.
Have your say on improving and protecting health and wellbeing
28 November 2024
Members of the public are being encouraged to have their say on the direction of public health over coming years as the Public Health Agency’s (PHA) draft Corporate Plan – ‘Preventing, Protecting...
Understanding substance use needs in the Western HSC area
28 November 2024
The Public Health Agency (PHA), Strategic Planning and Performance Group (SPPG) and the Western Drug and Alcohol Partnership hosted an event on 6 November 2024 in the Waterfoot Hotel, Derry...
Have your say on what we do!
28 November 2024
Consultation on the draft Public Health Agency (PHA) Corporate Plan 2025-2030 is now live.
The draft Corporate Plan, initial draft equality screening, initial draft rural screening and the...
Pharmacies urge public to Stay Well this winter
27 November 2024
Community pharmacies across Northern Ireland are offering advice and support on a wide range of winter illnesses to help us stay well during the colder months.
The latest Living Well campaign...
Public health advice during cold spell
18 November 2024
The Public Health Agency (PHA) has issued advice for people to look after themselves and others following the yellow warning for snow and ice this week.
Dr Anna Cullen, Public Health Doctor at the...
Working together to keep antibiotics working
18 November 2024
This year during World AMR Awareness Week (18-24 November) the Department of Health, the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) and the Public Health Agency (PHA) are...
Your best shot at avoiding unnecessary illness this winter
12 December 2024
Getting your yearly flu and COVID-19 vaccines lowers your chances of having serious complications or dying from these diseases. This is especially true for people who are at high risk of complications...
PHA issues baby bath seat warning
07 November 2024
Bath time is a fun and essential part of a child's routine, but it’s also a moment when water safety is crucial. The Public Health Agency (PHA) is supporting the Royal Life Saving Society’s (RLSS UK)...
Lung cancer awareness month: be aware of the signs and symptoms
04 November 2024
This Lung Cancer Awareness Month (November) the Public Health Agency (PHA) is reminding people to be aware of the signs and symptoms of lung cancer.
Lung cancer is one of the most common cancers in...